Barbara A. Becker

Died: November 12, 2017

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

D O McComb and Sons - Maplewood Park

4017 Maplecrest Rd.
Fort Wayne,
IN 46815

Tel. (260) 426-9494

Tribute & Message From The Family

Barbara A. Becker returned to her Heavenly Father November 12, 2017. She was born on October 26, 1934, in the living room of the home her grandfather built in Aboite Township. She was the daughter of Doris and Margaret (McMaken) VanHoozen, who preceded her in death. She grew up on a forty-acre family farm with her younger sister Joyce (Ken) Offord and brother Richard (Debbie) VanHoozen, who both survive her. She graduated from Jefferson Center High School, where she was senior class president. She then worked at Western Union where she met Joseph C. Becker. They were wed on October 9, 1954, and were married 53 years before Joe's death in 2007. Together they raised six children, Michael (Ellen) Becker of Fort Wayne, Kevin (Karen) Becker of Oxford, IN, Mark (Christi) Becker of Chelsea, MI, Doris (Mark) Biddle and Robert (Heather) Becker, both of Noblesville, IN, and Patricia (Joe) Bond of FOrt Wayne, all of whom survive her. As the children got older, Barb worked at GTE, where she spent many years until her retirement. She was a charter member of Saint Henry's Parish and was a member of St. Charles Parish in her later years. She had a zeal for life, lived her faith, and loved her family and friends. She was always thankful for her blessings. She was a gift to all who knew her and will be greatly missed. In addition to her children and siblings, Barbara is survived by 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two grandchildren preceded her in death. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, November 17, 2017 10:30 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, with calling an hour prior to Mass. Calling will also be held from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Maplewood Park, 4017 Maplecrest Road with a Rosary Service at 7:30 pm. She will be laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, American Diabetes Association, Masses, or donor's choice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.domccombandsons.com.

Services

Visitation

Thursday, November 16 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home

4017 Maplecrest Road
Fort Wayne, IN

Rosary

Thursday, November 16 7:30 PM

D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home

4017 Maplecrest Road
Fort Wayne, IN

Visitation

Friday, November 17 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne, IN

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, November 17 10:30 AM

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne, IN

Condolence & Memory Journal

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Becker family. Aunt Barb was very special to us and she will be missed at family gatherings.Love, Tony, Linda & Brandon Becker

Posted by
Tony & Linda Becker - Fort Wayne, IN November 15, 2017

The family is my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Barb will be deeply missed.

Posted by
Jackie Mosshammer - Kenner, LA November 14, 2017

I Charles Snider was her Class mate in 1953 Sorry for your loss went too school with her for many years . Charles Snider

Our sincerest condolences to the Becker family in their loss of an amazing, loving, caring, beautiful lady, she love her religion, her family was her life, her kids, grandkids, friends she loved everyone and life. A beautiful angel to serve our blessed Lord. She will missed by all of us. Goods blessing to all, love, hugs. Amen

Posted by
Penny and dave Doty - New haven, IN November 14, 2017

We could always count on being greeted by a great hug when we went to see Grandma. She kept cookies in the house for us, she took us to the zoo, she loved hearing stories about our lives and always kept track of what all her grandkids were doing. She sent cards on our birthdays. She was always cheerful and always laughed when you were trying to be funny. She understood and loved us each for who we are, individually. She was incredibly understanding and open-minded. She had a love for culture and travel and trying new things. She told great, honest stories about her life. She lived fully - looked for opportunities and never made excuses. Her life was an example of how Christ asks us to live. How blessed we are for Grandma Becker!

May God Bless, Barbara A. Becker, who is in heaven with our Lord and Savior. May God also bless all of her family members and help them during their time of grief.

I am sorry that I did not know this lady, but, I do know her fine son Robert Becker. And the fruit does not fall far from the tree, so knowing Bob and what a great guy he is assures me that his Mother was a very fine lady.